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Fun run for Philippine tourism held to rousing success

By Ralph Edwin Villanueva | 4 days ago

Thousands of runners of all ages and backgrounds “carried the heritage” of the Philippines at the “Takbo...

Sports

Digital nomad visas seen to target remote workers, spur spending

4 days ago

The Philippine government is banking on a soon-to-be-launched digital nomad visa (DNV) program to attract remote workers and...

Business

DOT: Direct India-Philippines flights to launch soon

By Dominique Nicole Flores | 6 days ago

The Philippines will soon have direct flights to and from India via Air India, the Department of Tourism announced.

Business

New Philippine tourism ambassador Seo In Guk tries Sisig, Sinigang in Boracay

By Kristofer Purnell | March 1, 2025 - 10:41am

Korean actor Seo In-guk visited vacation haven Boracay island as part of his new role as Philippine tourism ambassa...

Travel and Tourism

Philippines taps South Korean actor as tourism ambassador

By Ghio Ong | February 22, 2025 - 12:00am

An entertainer from South Korea has been appointed as “tourism ambassador for the Philippines” by the Department...

Headlines

Korean star Seo In Guk named Philippines’ celebrity tourism ambassador for South Korea

By Rosette Adel | February 21, 2025 - 7:03pm

The Department of Tourism on Friday, February 21, unveiled South Korean actor and singer Seo In-guk as the Philippines’...

Headlines

The Michelin Guide arrives in Philippines

By Rosette Adel | February 18, 2025 - 2:01pm

The Filipino is poised to take center stage on the global culinary map after The Michelin Guide announced its expansion into...

Business

IBP, DOT to provide free legal services for tourism stakeholders

By Caecent No-ot Magsumbol | February 2, 2025 - 12:00am

Tourism industry stakeholders will now have access to free legal services following a partnership between the Department of...

Cebu News

Dialogue eyed with Boracay LGUs on ‘excessive fees, delays’

By Ghio Ong | January 25, 2025 - 12:00am

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) plan to meet with local government...

Headlines

Philippines to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 in Cebu

By Dominique Nicole Flores | January 21, 2025 - 11:37am

The Philippines will host next year's ASEAN Tourism Forum in Cebu.

Business